This is an attempt to write down rules, which are meant to introduce discipline into the life of a community. There remains an unwritten code of conduct, an unseen line of decorum, which all of us must learn to recognize and live by, so that life in the campus is one of joy, of sharing and learning.
Food : Pupils are NOT permitted to bring any kind of eatables / beverages to the hostel or dormitories other than for their birthdays. The intention is to keep rodents, cockroaches and ants out of dormitories where the children sleep. Lunch during school hours is mainly vegetarian, though this may be relaxed on special occasions once or twice a term. Dinner is usually NON-vegetarian. Please clarify whether your child is vegetarian or non-vegetarian and also whether he/she has any food allergies.
Fresh Juice and tuck will be given to boarders during the 10.30 a.m. interval. Boarders are not allowed to take food or beverages from day scholars.
Birthday Treats : Stds I – V can bring cakes or pastries to class and to the hostel. These can be either homemade or arranged by the hostel. Stds. VI – XII can bring brownies, unwrapped sweets like chocolate balls, cookies, marshmallows and Indian sweets like pedas, ladoos or jelebis to class.
Once admitted, residential pupils may not leave the hostel before the academic year ends. It is not advisable that parents suddenly decide to take up residence in Kottayam and take a Std X / XII child out of the hostel during the Third Term. You are disturbing the study, games, food and sleep patterns of your child. You are also denying them the tuitions and remedials which our teachers offer them.
Withdrawals from Hostel :
One term notice must be given for withdrawal from the hostel. If not, one term’s fees must be paid in lieu of the same.
Medicines and Medical leave : All medicines are to be handed over to the Warden. No medicines will be given without a doctor’s prescription. After a period of sick leave, pupils must bring a medical certificate from home, giving all details of illness and treatment. Visits to doctors from the hostel will be charged separately, as also bills for medicines, hospitalisation and transport.
We will not be responsible for the care of pupils with infectious ailments. Parents or local guardians are expected to take them home at the earliest. Dental and Eye checkups are done for pupils once a year. Ayurvedic medicines, tonics, cough syrups and supplements will not be accepted. We will however give a special diet to those children who have specific needs eg; iron deficiency, underweight or chronic fatigue.
De-worming of the hostel inmates is done twice a year once in June and again in December.
Pupils in Stds XI and XII are allowed outings to Kanjikuzhy unchaperoned, provided we are given letters by parents permitting them to do so. These letters must be renewed at the beginning of every year. Pupils are not to visit the homes of day scholar friends and relatives during these outings. Pupils are to go for outings only in groups. Pupils of NRIs may attend school as day students when their parents are in town. This is only permitted once in an academic year.
Pupils in Stds I to X are taken out for movies, picnics and any other interesting programmes, chaperoned by our residential staff.
Pocket Money : Pupils in Stds XI & XII are allowed to keep an amount of Rs. 1000/-. If excess cash is found, it will be confiscated and donated to the Suhrut Social Service Society and a receipt will be issued. For other necessities such as purchase of shoes, books, Birthday treats etc. senior students ( X, XI and XII) should operate an account with the IDBI Bank where they can use an ATM c/o their parents. No money is to be given to children in Stds I to IX.
A Suspense Amount of Rs. 2000.00 is to be given to the Warden by the parents. Pocket money, stationery, toiletries, medical and any other unforeseen expenditure are paid out from this Account.
A statement of miscellaneous expenses incurred by each pupil is maintained by the Warden. Details will NOT be sent to you, though you are welcome to check the account with the Warden.
Visitors and Visiting Hours :
Saturday 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays
Please keep the school calendar carefully. Intimation is given to parents only when we are compelled to change the dates in our calendar due to unforeseen circumstances.
Residential pupils may bring an MP3 player, Speakers, Watch etc. at their own risk. We will not be responsible if these items are lost or damaged.
If you wish to meet the Teachers or the Warden you are welcome to do so. Ragging is a most despicable activity where Juniors are targeted by bullies in the senior classes. Ragging is banned on this campus. Even the mildest form of bullying is likely to be met with expulsion. Pupils violating school rules like jumping the gates, or going out of the campus during the day or night without permission, will lead to expulsion from the hostel.
Tuitions are arranged by the Warden only as directed by the Class Teacher and the Principal.
Extra-Curricular Activities are compulsory. We do refer to the talents of each pupil in selecting these activities. This has been the tradition of the hostel. The reasons are obvious – the children must develop a variety of skills.
P.T.A Meetings : Please attend these regularly. If you cannot come, do make it a point to meet the teachers concerned. Your child’s education is your responsibility, and you cannot designate anyone else to perform the duties of a parent. You may meet with Class Teachers after getting a prior appointment, when you come to take your child home for holidays / week-ends.
Textbooks / Notebooks etc. Please do not send old textbooks and notebooks which are not needed to the hostel. New textbooks, notebooks, record books and journals will be provided by the school.
CONTACT NUMBERS FOR CCHS
Warden (Mobile) : 98461 03500
Assistant Warden : 98462 60500
